Two new books map the American Revolution for the 250th anniversary

Two new books by Max Victor Alper, released in June and now distributed by Simon & Schuster, pair Revolutionary War history with historic site guides across the North and South. The volumes are positioned as companion reads for America’s 250th anniversary celebration and for travelers, students and general readers.

Why it matters: - The books connect Revolutionary War history to real places, giving readers a guide to sites they can visit during America’s 250th anniversary year. - The paired volumes aim to serve both history readers and travelers looking for a state-by-state roadmap to the era.

What happened: - Two new books, A Nation’s Birth and A Nation’s Heritage, were released in June 2026 and are now distributed by Simon & Schuster. - Author Max Victor Alper wrote the books to pair the history of the American Revolution with descriptions of historic sites. - A Nation’s Birth covers Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. - A Nation’s Heritage covers South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. - The books are presented as companions for America’s 250th anniversary celebration year.

The details: - Each book is organized by state and city. - Each chapter pairs local history with Colonial and Revolutionary War sites. - Both volumes include an extensive chronology to orient readers to the period. - Dozens of photographs and illustrations are included. - Selected non-Revolutionary sites are also included to broaden the travel and historical context. - Alper’s books describe towns, farms, battlefields and harbors across the Revolutionary era. - The books highlight major sites including North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts; Independence Hall in Philadelphia; Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga, New York; Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro, North Carolina; and Mount Vernon in Virginia. - The books also cover major cities including Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, Wilmington and Richmond. - A Nation’s Birth is 479 pages and retails for $29.95 in paperback. - A Nation’s Heritage is 294 pages and retails for $24.96 in paperback. - Both titles are published by Globe Pequot. - Both titles have paperback and e-book editions. - ISBN 1493094521 identifies A Nation’s Birth. - ISBN 149309453X identifies A Nation’s Heritage. - Bookstores can order through purchaseorders@simonandschuster.com. - Gift shops can order through wholesale@globepequot.com. - Readers can buy the books on Amazon: A Nation’s Birth and A Nation’s Heritage.

Between the lines: - Alper frames the Revolution as both a military conflict and a human story, with attention to motivations, moods and rivalries on both the American and British sides. - The books emphasize surprise events and local clashes, including tensions between Loyalists and Patriots that turned neighbors against each other. - The site-by-site format suggests the books are built as reference guides as much as narrative history. - Alper’s background in academia, photography and public service adds credibility to the project, especially for readers looking for a curated historical guide.

What's next: - The books are likely to be used as companions for 250th anniversary programming, travel planning and classroom-adjacent reading. - Visuals and review copies are available through publicity contact Joseph Gill at 570-852-4449 or maxal.vision@yahoo.com.

The bottom line: - The two volumes package Revolutionary War history, landmark sites and travel-friendly context into a single set timed for America’s semiquincentennial.